How to Dial In "The Bones of You" by Elbow - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Bones of You"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From The Seldom Seen Kid (2008). The Seldom Seen Kid is the fourth studio album by English rock band Elbow. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Classic through a Vox AC30 C2, the rig we use for Elbow's other songs from The Seldom Seen Kid, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "The Bones of You" Tone
What guitar did Elbow use on "The Bones of You"?
The guitar on "The Bones of You" (released 2008) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Classic above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "The Bones of You" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 6, Volume 7. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "The Bones of You" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Bones of You" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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